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POSITION SPECIFICS
The Eberly College of Science at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an experienced Da ta Analyst (Intermediate Professional). In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible for retrieving and analyzing data from a variety of data sources in order to provide information and analyses in the form of reports to college leadership for planning, assessment, and performance improvements. This position will proactively support the college administration, along with the academic departments and units of the college.
Responsibilities of the data analyst include:
Retrieving and analyzing data from a variety of institutional data sources to provide reports and information to college leadership for planning, assessment, and performance improvements across the college
Collaborate with college personnel to support strategic planning efforts, including the development of key performance indicators and the establishment of qualitative and quantitative metrics informed by available data and institutional knowledge
Design, write, and analyze survey data
Serve as a consultant to college units by providing facilitation and training in data gathering, interpretation, and utilization
Provide consultation to college offices on assessment initiatives, assisting stakeholders in understanding and utilizing results, and enhancing the assessment of learning outcomes associated with co-curricular programs and services
Partner with the college IT team to develop and maintain a secure data repository to support analysis for college stakeholders
Contribute to a range of projects and ad hoc analyses, maintaining responsiveness and adaptability in data extraction and in determining the appropriate scope of data required
Serve on college or university committees to support college initiatives
Required Qualifications:
Experience working in a higher education setting translating data into actionable insights
A working knowledge of contemporary challenges in higher education and STEM disciplines is desired to include a high level of fluency in the issues for students in science and higher education
Strong time and project management skills
Ability to exercise independent judgment
Strong data presentation skills and excellent communication skills
Fluent in the information systems that house student data (LionPath, Canvas, Starfish, etc.) as well as having a working knowledge of educational structures (campuses, colleges, programs, entrance to major processes, university policies and procedures, etc.) preferred
Knowledge of iTwo, eSTeward, LionSpace (FIS), SIMBA and Microsoft Power BI and other Office software is desired: Skill with Qualtrics
Knowledge of legacy Penn State data systems (like Data Warehouse) preferred
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree
1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None
Application Materials Required:
Applicants must submit both a resume and a cover letter for full consideration . In the cover letter, candidates are encouraged to describe experience working in higher education and…